Prejudice, discrimination or antagonism directed against someone of a different race or culture based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.

Treating people less favourably because of race, culture, nationality, religion and/or gender.

Applying a rule or requirement, which effectively leads to less favourable conditions or treatment for a particular group of people.

Making broad generalisations about particular groups of people and expecting all members of that group to think and behave identically. 

A term is often used to recognise variety within society of colour, culture, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, age, faith and/or beliefs.

An approach that promotes cultural exchange and dialogue between different cultures leading to learning about each other’s language, music, art, literature, customs and so on to help prevent misunderstandings.

A sense of cultural and historical identity based on belonging by birth to a distinctive cultural group.

A law, which protects people from discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics: Disability, Gender reassignment, Marriage or civil partnership, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Sexual orientation, Sex (gender) & Age.

Someone who is forced to flee his or her own country to seek asylum in another, owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted. 

Any incident, which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person.

Valued objects and qualities, such as cultural traditions, that have been passed down from previous generations.